this Thanksgiving

i am thankful for a few things...
the air in her lungs.
the beating of her heart.
her gummy smile.
the way she looks for me.
the way she reaches for me and calms down when i hold her.
the way she tries to sit up from laying down.
the way she rolls over and over...
her laughs.
her beautiful blue eyes.
her life.

i couldn't imagine life without her. this time last year i felt her first inside kicks. i knew then that i would love her but i didn't realize just how much i would love her. i am so thankful for her and for so much more.

i love you, my little china doll.
happy 1st thanksgiving, cady-bug.